Paanak – Desi Style Lemonade

It has been long since I have been thinking of posting this here being my favorite drink but I guess I have been busy posting idlis and more idlis(haha!).. So finally wishing good bye to idlis and back to a cool, refreshing and healthy drink.. Even though this drink is made during Ram Navami (The birthday of Lord Rama) in temples and even at homes, I make this quite often to get a once-in-a-while break from fruit juices. Although the ones made in temples have a wonderful flavor that cannot be compared with, the homemade ones too turn out super good.. It is a very easy to make drink and very healthy as the main ingredient is jaggery (My fav, of course!).. I make a big jar of this drink at one go so that it can last for 2 days but it has never lasted that long (Actually doesn’t even last for 2 hours!)..

This recipe is very well known to my Konkani friends as they make it at least once a year for sure during the festival… So this one is for those who don’t know about this wonder drink yet. Do try this without any doubts in your mind as you are going to enjoy this for sure!!

Health Benefits of Jaggery: Ability to cleanse the body, Acts as a digestive agent, Provides good amounts of minerals, Healthy substitute for sugar..

Health Benefits of Lemon Juice: Contains Phytonutrients with Antioxidant and Antibiotic effects, Contains high level of Vitamin C which can combat fevers and infections, cures sore throat and asthma problems, Acts as a tonic for liver and contributes to food digestion, Flushes out toxins and bacteria from the body..[Info source: Livestrong]

Hello, I am Mitha.Join me in my journey of healthy eating with my foodie of a husband and an equally foodie toddler. This site is a collection of recipes that we loved so much that we had to share it. Enjoy cooking with these healthy-easy-delicious recipes!